74 to 84 Grainger Street
74 to 84 Grainger Street
HER Number
8823
District
Newcastle
Site Name
74 to 84 Grainger Street
Place
Newcastle
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Commercial
Site Type: Broad
Shop
Site Type: Specific
Shop
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
Shops and houses, now shops. Circa 1836, probably by John Wardle, for Richard
Grainger. Sandstone ashlar; roof not visible at left and Welsh slate at right.
4 storeys, with attics except to left 3 bays; 15 bays. Ground floor altered.
Upper floors have sashes in plain reveals, some with glazing bars. Second-floor
sill band. Second-floor entablature with prominent cornice; top cornice and
blocking course. Inserted mansard roof to 5 left bays with 5 large attic windows. LISTED GRADE 2
Grainger. Sandstone ashlar; roof not visible at left and Welsh slate at right.
4 storeys, with attics except to left 3 bays; 15 bays. Ground floor altered.
Upper floors have sashes in plain reveals, some with glazing bars. Second-floor
sill band. Second-floor entablature with prominent cornice; top cornice and
blocking course. Inserted mansard roof to 5 left bays with 5 large attic windows. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
424770
Northing
564190
Grid Reference
NZ424770564190
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 20/265